Pompeia Plotina Claudia Phoebe Piso or
Pompeia Plotina (d. 121/122) was a Roman Empress and wife of
Roman Emperor Trajan. She was renowned for her interest in philosophy, and her virtue, dignity and simplicity. She was particularly devoted to the
Epicurean philosophical school in
Athens,
Greece. Through her influence, she provided Romans with fairer taxation, improved education, assisted the poor, and created tolerance in Roman society.